Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

I live in Las Vegas and does anyone have any info on these two doctors? And who would be the best choice.

I am still looking for affordable Lap Band surgery in Arizona. I live in Buckeye, just west of Phoenix. I was quoted $18,000 from a clinic in Tempe. Not sure if my insurance will cover the procedure. I can't afford this and am totally depressed:frown: Visited my family doctor today and he mentioned Flagstaff Surgical Assoc., Dr. Robert Berger, M.D. Is anyone familar with him and the cost of the surgery?

If anyone is interested, my doctor is Dr. Andrew Dewitt at Physicians Medical Center Carraway.

Would love to talk to others who are using this doctor!

How do you research a Mexican doctor?

I read a few people say that they went to Mexico to have the surgery done. I will have to pay at least $2,000 out of pocket for insurance preminum payment here in the U.S. and then you never know I may still be denied. I will have to see my doc for a year straight and jump though alot more hoops here than probably down there. Does anyone have any idea the cost to have it done in Mexico?

Hello All, My problem is a bit different than most people who post on this thread. I have my surgeon, Dr. David Provost in Denton, TX, but I think I need to see a psychologist that specializes in weight loss. A huge part of the problem is I live 300 miles away from my surgeon, so I don't think they will be able to recommend anyone. I have talked to a woman on a different Lap-Band forum that sees a weight loss psychologist, and she says it has really helped her. I live in Amarillo, TX. Does anyone know of a weight loss psychologist in my area? Joan

This is my first post, looking somewhere in the internet I found that having the lap band surgery done by Dr Pierre Leclerc at the Chum hospital in Montreal could take approximately 6 months... I am trying to find the website for Dr Pierre Leclerc, any information I would be glad to receive, how much it cost etc etc Thanks you all for the information Diane :thumbup:

My name is Debbie and I live in Muscle Shoals, AL. Dr. Suggs did my lapband surgery/hernia repair on May 4th, 2009.

Overall, it has been a positive experience. His staff is very thorough and helpful. Early on, I had a feeling that by-pass was being "pushed" vs. the band. Now I look at it as being given all the info upon which to base MY decision. Wish the process could move faster, but appreciate the efforts in ensuring that my health and well-being comes first!

I highly recommend Dr. Erbella. He has been nothing but spectacular since I was banded. I have nothing negative to say about him and the people at his office.

Hi I am looking for anyone who is using Tha Delamarva Bariatric Ctr. I just started my jouney this month and hopefully my surgery will be in early August.So I am just looking for some local support and friends. Would be nice to chat to people about this that are going to the same center. :cursing:

Hi everyone. Dr Schuricht did my lap-band surgery 3/23/2009 at Pennsylvania Hospital. He is a very smart man and caring. Anyone else go to PA Hosp?

Has any one been here? I am going for a consult on the 6/22 and I am doing a triple play since I am going to be coming from out of Town, I am seeing the Nurse, The Psych and the Surgeron all in one day. (Alana Chock) I am anxious and trying not to think to much ahead but it is so hard. They said that I shouldn't have a problem getting accepted as they rarely turn a patient away. I guess I need to quit reading all the post about denials and hope for the best!:thumbup:

Well lemme be the first to say Dr Fontana is my surgeon and he has saved me!!! I think what we he did for me is wonderful. I realize that I had to do all the work after but without him and his great group of people doing what they do I would not be where I am today.Thanks to him!!

Doctor Yood has been the best. He is so kind and caring. Very professional. I have nothing but praise for him.

I was banded on April 30, 2009. My doctor and his incredible nursing staff were very good. They told you what to expect and let you ask any question no matter how supid you thought it was. I would go and havr this done again.

I was banded on Jan 27, 2009 by Dr Gorman. He did a very good job for me- no complications and minimal scarring. He uses a topical numbing agent before fills that make filling a breeze. I am well pleased with my experience.

I had my band placed in October 2008 by Dr. Adam Glasgow. Dr. Glasgow and his staff have been unbelieveable since the first day I stepped in the office. They go above and beyond for their patients!! His father is also a surgeon in the office. I have seen both and both are outstanding and caring doctors!!

Come on others that have or are patients of Drs Richardson and Lane in Lansing. Let's start sharing our stories!!!

anyone have anything to say about u mass worcester and lap band? i need some input ty larry

I am shopping around. I am currently with Hills Physicians--6 month doctor supervised diet, nutritional consult, and behavioral consult BEFORE you are even considered for surgery!!! :ohmy:What is this purpose??? So, I am interested in finding out what Sutter medical Group requires. Finding out from them has proven futile as I'm not a member. :sad:Any one had experience with them? What hoops did you have to jump through??

Lap-Band Surgeons around Central California, Santa Barbara Area. Has anyone used a surgeon in the Santa Barbara, Ca area? I am looking for a good one. :thumbup:

Any one can provide me instruction concerning lap band in the province of Québec? Thanks a lots diane

I have researched a couple of weight loss institutes and am very interested in DePaul Hospitals weight loss clinic in St. Louis Mo. I would love to hear some feedback from any of thier patients. anything from consultation, hospital stay to fill appts. I have read on this site that they offer one incision site vs. 5-6 incisions. I have also learned that the fills are done in the radiology dept under fluoroscopy not sure what that means. I am waiting to attend an educational seminar on June 10th with Dr DelaTorre. I have United Healthcare Insurance I read that thier pretty good about covering and authorizing this surgery. I hope I don't have to try an alternative weight los…

hi, i'm curious, has anyone used Dr. Hammer in springfield, illinois. Or, does anyone have any info on him??

Hello Everyone.... forever lurker (F, 45yo, BMI 44) is coming out to post :glare:. I've been waiting for my lap-band to be done since Sep... 6 month of office visits done, so is my dietition and psy visits. So my paperwork is sitting in my doc office since Feb waiting to be sent...and being postponed again and again. From what I know they have some issues with BCBS IL (not my personal policy but in general). Meantime I know few people who did this recently with the same insurance and all went fine. To make my question short... I am loosing my patience and on my way to finding another doctor... I am open to you recomendations and stories of your experiences (good or ba…

I had my surgery done whit DR HUACUZ he is surgeron certified by inamed I just had my inmed band put in by dr. huacuz. he was excellent. no problems. doesnt hurt that he looks like antonio bandaras. he was charming and very attentive to my every need and concern. great service. nice hotel and hospital. all first class. i highly recommend dr. huacuz. he treated me right.

:huh2:i have good insurance with my wife but can't afford alot out of pocket cost... the two drs that i talked to were around 7000 out of pocket with my 80/20 insurance that is higher then what we can afford cause we are looking to do two... i know i kinda have the buffet attitude where i want everything and don't want to pay alot...but my hands are tied.... who did you have and how high was your out of pocket?

Hi. I'm familiar with some of the other Atl are docs people have mentioned on here. I'm scheduled for sugery on 2/25 with Dr. Hobson at Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics and it concerns me that I can't find any mention of that group on here. Anyone familiar? I hate to even ask... This whole thing reminds me of when I was pregnant and would get on the chat rooms and then get freaked out because one person would say something to make me second guess myself or my doctor =) The whole love/hate thing with these sorts of forums, right? So if you have any experience with this group, I'd love to hear it. Just please don't tell me anything negative unless you know it for a fact …

Anyone from this area? Wondering about the Dr i am going to have my lap band with...Dr Fiallo ? anyone gone to him?

Hi does anyone know of Dr Mignon in Belgium, I'm going to see him next week and would like to hear from anyone who has been banded by him.... Thanks very much

Hi Folks. I'm new to the board and planning on having the Inamed lap band done in Mexico since my insurance company considers it experimental. Andres Bettancourt is the patient coordinator - I've seen his name mentioned here in prior posts - but no information about this clinic or the doctor who performs the surgery - Dr. Huacuz. Any information would be very much appreciated.

Have had my band for about a year and a half. Dr. Milton Owens was the surgeon in Rancho Cucamonga. I had occasion to be up in Reno, NV over the Easter holiday and I ran into trouble. I could not keep food or fluids down for 2 days. I finally went to St. Mary's in Reno to get the band fluid removed as I was in much discomfort. I could not even swallow saliva and was spitting up coffee ground colored material. St. Mary's is associated with a bariatric group that does surgeries there. The doctor refused to come in and remove the fluid from the band. It was on Saturday and he was on call, but he did not want to come in. The ER doctor did not want to touch it as he was not fa…

Im a little perplexed right now. Im 20 months now post op, and feel that my results are minimal... I have been filled and unfilled numerous times, and as time progresses and lapband becomes more popular, I feel like Im taking a back seat to my doc and his associates. The personal attention is diminishing as their practice grows and they take on more patients. I was unfilled for 2 months after an ulcer was discovered, only after i complained for about 6months. In those 2 months I gained about 20lbs. I now only have 2cc's in a 10cc band. I feel as if I have no restriction, and they are reluctant to put anymore fluid in. I was told when the ulcer was found that there may…

Am new to this site and was wondering if anyone know of a doctor in fort lauderdale florida that accepts medicaid for the lap band?

I am considering using Dr. Daniel Davis for my lap band. I have read alot of good things when searching online about credentials. But never heard of anyone's personal experience. I would appreciate any info anyone can share.

What a wonderful doctor. He is a partner of Dr. Virgina McGrath-Weaver (who is also wonderful but totally booked for months and months). He did a fabulous job on surgery day spoke to me two times post op and my DH twice. He is very professional and is super nice too. He was very good at explaining things to my DH and myself and was impressed with my knowledge of the procedure (thanks lapbandtalk.com and people on here!). He even "reused" two of my gallbladder surgery scars and they look better at two weeks post surgery than they did one year after my gall bladder removal. I will know more about his fill technique and how agressive (or not) he is with fills on Dec. …

Hi! I was just curious if anyone has used Dr. Dan Reiner in New Hyde Park, NY? I am all set for my May 14th date.

I am scheduled to be banded last week of April and was wondering if anyone else has any feedback on Cincinnati Weightloss. Dr and staff seem very nice and personable but I would like to hear from anyone who has used them regarding their personal experience. I was impressed with the fact that most people who work in that office have been banded by the doctor there.

I had a Midband inplanted on June 1, 2004 at St. Luke's Hospital in Manila, Philipines. I was very please with the hospital and care. I had a stroke last year and went to a very well know facility in the mainland USA. I would say to my surprise the hospital in the Philipines was better. My room had a TV, VCR, Fax, Highspeed internet, Computer, refrigerator, Microwave, living room. It was great. The nursing staff and doctors in the team were great. The hospital is highly rated and U.S. certified with more equipment than 95% percent of U.S hospitals. My doctor is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons and a member in the American Bariatric Society. His name is Dr. Hil…

Happy New Year to all!!! Just taking a little time to help provide some information to those who are interested in having the LAP-BAND surgery performed overseas, like in the Philippines. Filipino LAP-BAND surgeons are trained by INAMED surgeons like Prof. Paul O'Brien, Dr. Richard Gilhome and Dr. Chris Hensman of Australia and one of your favorites, Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere. The most popular LAGB in the Philippines is still the LAP-BAND, both the 10cm band and the VG. A few surgeons have tried experimenting with the Swedish band and are now having problems with erosion. The Midband has been out of the market for some time. The BIB System is also gaining popularity in…

Anyone have any experience with the Lapband docs in Jacksonville, Florida? If so, what was the experience? At St Vincent's: Dr. Paul J. Chappano, MD, FACS Dr. John DePeri, MD, FACS Dr. Javier Herrera, MD, FACS Dr. George Steven Webb, MD, FACS Jacksonville Weight Loss Center: Dr. Cywes Dr. Baptista

Hi folks, I have a lap band that was placed in August 2008. It's been great but I recently started to gain weight and found out two weeks ago that I had inflamation and possibly a minor slip. My doctor is about two hours away and is no longer covered by my insurance. So I ended up seeing Dr. Billings at Puget Sound Surgical today. He says I could replace my band with a larger band (which seems to have less issues with slippage) or revise to a sleeve but that my surgery looks well done and I could probably do just fine with the band I have. He suggested starting with their year long aftercare program. I'm going to have an endoscopy on Friday just to make sure everything …

Last week I had consultation with Dr. Salamatari in Beverly Hills. He seems to be a very down to earth person. I just wanted to know if anyone had a bad experience with him. My endoscoptomy is scheduled for Friday and my Pre Op will be scheduled right after but i have not been approved for the surgery yet. Is that the normal process? Please help!!! :biggrin:

Anyone heard of or been to Dr. John Miller or Jared Speakman of St. George Utah? I am considering getting my surgery through Dr. John Miller already checked his credentials, and did a back ground check. Came back clean, just hoping to find someone who might have had their surgery there.

:thumbup:Dr. Simpson is awsome! If youre in or anywhere near Phoenix Az, check out his website! Even if you aren't in Az or aren't going to him, his website is a wealth of informaton. The downloadable podcasts are great! Let me know how ya like it.

I am new to Arizona from Oregon and I am looking for a doctor. I am in Phoenix area. I have contacted a couple doctors who refuse to see me since I already had surgery. I am having alot of problems and need to see someone asap.....Help please!!!

Anyone use the Ewing, Trivedi, Schmidt group in Hackensack, NJ for their surgery? How was it, and how are they with fills and follow-up appointments? Any info is welcome! Thanks!:biggrin:

I am wondering if anyone has gone here for surgery? Please share your thoughts. Thank you